Developmental Editing I Course

Program Overview

This program develops editorial skills through exercises, discussions, and hands-on assignments. Students learn to identify strengths and weaknesses in writing, understand the roles of professional editors, and write thorough editorial letters. The program prepares individuals for careers in editing, writing, literary agency, and publishing.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Content:

• Identifying strengths and weaknesses in written works
• Understanding the roles of professional editors
• Writing thorough editorial letters to outline revision plans

Course Structure:

• Exercises and readings to develop editorial skills
• Class discussions on the roles of professional editors
• Line-editing a large piece of fiction and writing a detailed editorial letter as a final assignment

Individual Modules:

Teaching:

• Instructor-led discussions
• Hands-on exercises and assignments
• Feedback on editorial letters and line edits

Careers:

• Editor
• Writer
• Literary agent
• Publishing professional